Fair Grounds news and notes: November 15, 2008
Fair Grounds recap (11-15-08)
Fast main track and off the turf on Saturday. In a virtual replay of opening day, early/pressing types held the advantage early, and the track played fair as the day wore on.
Leading rider Pat Valenzuela booted home a pair for the 2nd straight day, and he teamed up to win a stakes race with Bill Mott again as well. Theriot/Autrey teamed up for two winners on opening day and another on Saturday. They also finished 2nd twice today. The aforementioned Bill Mott saddled a pair of winners on opening day and another on Saturday. Two more wins for the Donnie Meche/Steve Asmussen team.
Desert Wheat smartly nabbed the originally scheduled for the turf Mr. Sulu. The late running LA-bred is a serious player on either surface the rest of the meet.
Fair Grounds preview (11-16-08)
Sunday’s 10-race card includes a pair of grass races, and the extended weather forecast is promising. If not back on the turf for this program, then definitely next week. There is a small Pick 6 carryover of $1,309.
Race 3: Morning line fav Ideseeyouinhouston is 0-23, and 2nd choice Y’s Beau appears better on the turf. Brahms Dynasty is a viable alternative to the aforementioned duo. He switches barns and drops to his lowest level. His best career speed rating was earned on the main track, and the turf/dirt runner shows up in a winning spot.
Race 4: Burrowing Owl is the lone Theriot/Autrey runner on the card, and he is a viable threat from the rail.
Race 5: My racingonthenet free selection of the day.
Race 8: Superior Storm gears up for Louisiana Champions Day (Dec. 13th) in this 6f event. She is 3-4 at this distance and should put forth a decent effort off the bench. Biduadeau is clearly better in sprints and could turn the tables on her aforementioned nemesis.
Race 9 My MySpace free selection of the day.
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